Player of the Year: MORIAH EARLEY, La Serna, Senior

La Serna's Moriah Earley took her game to another level as she emerged as the top player for a talented Lancer team.

Earley scored a team-high 21 goals in helping to lead the Lancers to a Del Rio League title and the CIF-Southern Section Division 5 championship. One of Earley's biggest moments came in La Serna's 3-2 win over La Quinta in the Division 5 semifinals. She scored two goals with the latter being the game-winner.

For her outstanding season, Earley was named the Daily News Girls Soccer Player of the Year.

It was certainly a season of accomplishments for Earley, who was also named the most valuable player for both CIF-SS Division 5 and the Del Rio League.

"It was a great feeling," Earley said on the Lancers' successful season. "We worked for a long time for this and for it to finally happen was a good feeling. We just worked hard and we trusted each other to get it done."

Earley followed up her heroics against La Quinta by scoring a goal in La Serna's 3-0 triumph over Cabrillo of Lompoc in the CIF-SS Division 5 title game. As a result of the Lancers capturing the divisional crown, they earned their first berth to the CIF-Southern California Regional Soccer Championships.

La Serna coach Tessa Troglia said of Earley, "She came a long way from the beginning of the season. She was a good leader for us and she got the other girls to buy into our vision. She did everything we asked her to do. She is a good student of the game."

Earley, a four-year varsity player, recently committed to USC.

"I like the program and the school," Earley said of the Trojans. "It was just a good fit."

When she prepares for a match, Earley said, "I pray, read my Bible, listen to my music and just try to get into the zone."

Earley put together an impressive postseason for the Lancers, scoring six goals in as many games.

Coach of the Year: TESSA TROGLIA, La Serna

Troglia guided a Lancers team that made its share of history this season. After capturing the Del Rio League title, La Serna went on to capture the CIF-Southern Section Division 5 championship by defeating Cabrillo of Lompoc 3-0. It marked the second time La Serna won a CIF-SS divisional crown with the first coming in 2008.

As a result of their CIF-SS divisional triumph, the Lancers also qualified for the CIF-Southern California Regional Soccer Championships for the first time in school history.

For her efforts, Troglia was named the Daily News Girls Soccer Coach of the Year.

"I feel very blessed just to have an opportunity to coach a diverse group of girls," Troglia said. "It's a good feeling. They became everything that we hoped for. They ended up being a dynamic team that could attack through several outlets. They put La Serna in the limelight a little more."

Troglia was also named the All-CIF coach of the year for Division 5.

FIRST TEAM

G - Penny Roman, La Serna, Senior

Roman capped her high school career with by turning in another impressive season. A first-team selection to both the All-CIF Division 5 and All-Del Rio League teams, Roman served as the backstop to a strong Lancers defense that produced 19 shutouts this season. She was a first-team selection to last year's Daily News All-Area team.

D - Danielle Telles, La Serna, Senior

Telles played a major defensive role for the CIF-Southern Section Division 5 and Del Rio League champion Lancers. Telles, who also made last season's Daily News All-Area team as a first teamer, went on to earn first-team honors on both the All-CIF and All-Del Rio League teams.

D - Alex Kidd, La Serna, Senior

Kidd, who captured first-team All-Del Rio League honors, also made her presence felt among a talented Lancers defense. She formed a strong 1-2 defensive punch with teammate and fellow first-team All-Area member Danielle Telles, making things difficult for opposing offenses all season long.

D - Samantha Scovel, La Mirada, Junior

Scovel emerged as the top defensive player for the Suburban League champion Matadores, who went on to advance to the CIF-Southern Section Division 4 semifinals. Scovel went on to earn first-team All-CIF Division 4 honors and the Suburban League's co-defensive player of the year award.

D - Elisa Martinez, El Rancho, Senior

Martinez served as the defensive leader of the Dons, who went to earn a CIF-SS Division 5 playoff berth. Martinez, who was a second-team selection to last year's Daily News All-Area team, completed her Dons career in impressive fashion as she captured the Del Rio League's most outstanding defensive player award.

M/F - Ileen Mejia, La Mirada, Junior

Mejia, who was also named to last year's Daily News All-Area first team, turned in another stellar season for the Matadores. Mejia, who earned the Suburban League's co-offensive player of the year award along with first-team All-CIF honors, recorded seven goals and 11 assists this season.

M/F - Andrea Pena, Montebello, Senior

Pena was the offensive spark plug for the Almont League champion Oilers, who put together a run to the CIF-SS Division 7 quarterfinals. Pena, who recorded seven goals and three assists this year, went on to capture both the Almont League's offensive most valuable player award and first-team All-CIF honors.

M/F - Michelle Reed, La Serna, Sophomore

Reed, who earned first-team All-Del Rio League honors, was a vital component for the Lancers, scoring 12 goals and recording three assists. Reed, a second-team selection to last year's Daily News All-Area team, scored a goal in La Serna's 3-0 victory over Cabrillo of Lompoc in the CIF-SS Division 5 championship game.

M/F - Stephanie Mendez, Montebello, Senior

Mendez, who collected eight goals and six assists this season, also played an essential role in the Oilers' successful season. Mendez went on to capture a first-team selection on both the All-CIF and All-Almont League teams. One of her highlights included scoring three goals in a 6-0 triumph over San Gabriel.

F - Madison Bennett, La Mirada, Freshman

Bennett made an instant impact for the Matadores as she posted 15 goals and 16 assists for the Suburban League champions. One of Bennett's biggest moments of the season came in the Matadores' CIF-SS Division 4 second-round game against Estancia, where she scored the game's only goal. Bennett, a first-team all-league selection, also earned second-team All-CIF honors.

F - Madeline Panozzo, La Mirada, Senior

Panozzo wrapped up an impressive career for the Matadores as she captured both first-team All-Suburban League and third-team All-CIF honors. Panozzo, who recently signed a letter of intent with Sam Houston State, recorded 14 goals and four assists this season. She scored both of La Mirada's goals in its 2-1 victory over Riverside Poly in the CIF-SS Division 4 quarterfinals.

GAME OF THE YEAR: La Serna 3, La Quinta 2

After surrendering a two-goal lead in the second half, La Serna regrouped and retook the lead when Moriah Earley scored her second goal of the game in the 58th minute.

Thanks to a strong Lancers defense, Earley's goal turned out to be the difference.

"I'm really proud of our effort," La Serna coach Tessa Troglia said after the game. "Everybody worked on offense and everybody worked on defense. It was nice."

La Quinta rallied after trailing 2-0 at halftime. The Blackhawks started their rally when Brenda Barriga scored on a penalty kick during the 45th minute. Brielle Leon then deadlocked the contest when she scored nine minutes later.

The tie didn't last long, however, as Earley scored the eventual game-winner just four minutes later.

"It was a hard-fought win," Troglia said. "(La Quinta) had a burning desire to get back in the game and they did. I'm just happy our girls responded."